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4 semesters
English
Free (250 EUR/sem)
Winter
Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious institution located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, making it an ideal place for students seeking a high-quality education. The MSc Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE) course offered at Kiel University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between human society and the natural environment. The program covers a wide range of topics, including environmental policy, sustainable development, and social responsibility, preparing students for careers in environmental management, policy-making, and advocacy. With its interdisciplinary approach and strong focus on practical skills, the SSE course at Kiel University equips students with the knowledge and expertise needed to address the pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE) at Kiel University (CAU)
The SSE programme is taught in English. All applicants must provide a language certificate. We accept the following English language certificates at the grades specified:
IELTS (overall score of 7.5) or
TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test, overall score of 110) or
Certificate of Proficiency in English of the English Department at Kiel University with C1 level in all four categories (1. listening; 2. speaking; 3. reading/grammar; 4. writing).
What to prepare for your application to Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE)
Scan of passport
We therefore accept students who can demonstrate their ability to write a short proposal for a project that could be further developed and implemented within the framework of the "Sustainability Lab" Your proposal may have a maximum number of 3.000 characters and must include the following sections:
Is this a research project or a change project?
What is the aim of the project?
How would you reach the aim?
Which resources would you need to implement the project?
Which results would you expect from the project?
Step-by-step guide to applying for Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE) at Kiel University (CAU)
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Semester contribution
250 EUR
per semester
Application fee
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How to apply
If the degree certificate is not yet available at the time of application, a transcript of records with at least 120 ECTS credit points needs to be submitted. The transcript of records must state a provisional overall grade.
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A degree with a standard period of study lasting at least three years at a German university or comparable foreign institution of higher education, which was completed with a Bachelor’s examination or equivalent final examination with at least 180 ECTS credit points and a grade of 2.5 or better.
You should have studied in the following two fields of study:
social sciences, economics and business, media and communication (at least 90 ECTS credit points)
environmental sciences, natural sciences (at least 30 ECTS credit points)
If the degree certificate is not yet available at the time of application, a transcript of records with at least 120 ECTS credit points needs to be submitted. The transcript of records must state a provisional overall grade.
IELTS (overall score of 7.5) ,TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test, overall score of 110)
Applicants who can prove at least six months of practical work experience characterized by a high degree of initiative in the areas of sustainable development or social entrepreneurship in the last five years. The following types of practical work experience will be accepted: voluntary activities, professional or comparable practical activities, founding or managing a company, a non-profit project, or a non-profit organization, or comparable leadership experience.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 9, 24118 Kiel
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,404 – 12,404 EUR
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